Balance has always been the anchor of Japanese cuisine, and this should also be the guiding light for anyone who follows a vegetarian or vegan diet. Secondly, texture. Use a mix of vegetables and layer it with your plant protein. When you have both flavor and texture in your meal, you’d feel satisfied.

We hope this will be your source of excitement and the perfect opportunity to discover new flavors and a whole new culture!So comforting and soothing at the same time! Topped with minced mushroom, tofu, crispy fried eggplant, and bok choy, this Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup is going to be your favorite thing to eat all year round. Feel free to customize the toppings with whatever you have on hand. You’ll find a scrumptious collection of our fan-favorites, which includes vegetarian ramen, vegan poke bowl, vegetable gyoza, vegetarian curry, and more! More Vegetarian & Vegan Adaptable Recipes You’ll Like: I made this ramen last week, and it tasted so good! I couldn’t believe how delicious it could be! I made it for seven people, and everyone loved it! I even made the ramen eggs. I’m not a vegetarian so I was definitely skeptical at first, but once I made it I knew it was a winner. It reminds me of Tonkotsu ramen flavour.’– H 2. Creamy Miso Pasta with Tofu & Asparagus Rice and noodles – Japanese short-grain rice, soba, udon, shirataki, harusame (Japanese glass noodles), pasta When you keep things exciting, it’s easier to follow it through. Your vegetarian and vegan dinners can be a whole lot more fun and inspiring!

Sweet and tangy vinegared rice tugged inside tofu pouches, Inari Sushi is easily one of the easiest sushi for anyone to make at home! They are fast and easy, and highly portable. It’s our absolute favorite food for bento, picnic, or road trip! Whether you’re vegetarian or vegan, or just looking to adopt more plant-based eating, Japanese cooking could be your next choice that caters to a meat-free food lifestyle. There are plenty of vegetables and ingredients such as tofu, mushrooms, and seaweed in the cuisine that will awake your taste buds. The food is so flavorful and easily adaptable without sacrificing great taste. This soulful bowl of Kabocha Miso Soup is filled with sweet kabocha and umami-rich mushrooms. It makes a fantastic side to accompany rice and a few other dishes, but also hearty enough to enjoy as a standalone dish. This Vegan Poke Bowl is a winner for midweek dinner! With savory tofu, an assortment of vegetables, and toothsome brown rice, it makes a well-balanced meal for vegetarian and vegan eating. Soup & Salad Saturday or Sandwich Saturday –Kabocha miso soup or Tofu Salad with Sesame Ponzu Dressing

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Crispy on all edges yet tender on the inside, this pan-fried Teriyaki Tofu is the bomb. The savory sauce takes the tofu to another level. Simply leave out the dried bonito flakes, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. For a light and easy lunch, you’ll love this Soba Noodle Salad with Honey Soy Dressing! To bulk things up, feel free to toss in some fresh greens, cucumber, kimchi, or a side of boiled egg.